Modal Verbs.

Name: Damary l,
Date: 8-02-2024,
What are modal verbs?

• Modal verbs are those verbs that

function as auxiliaries, since they
cannot function as a main verb, that is,
they do not function without another
verb. This other verb always comes
after the modal verb, and is in base
form (infinitive without “to”).
OBLIGATION.
• Have to
• This is a general obligation
• It is used to talk about laws, rules, regulations, etc.
• The obligation does not come from the person speaking, but from a third
party. It is preferably used to talk about an obligation imposed from outside,
external to us.
• It is followed by the infinitive without “to”
• The interogative form is: do / does + subject + have to + infitivio
• In the 3rd person singular it is has to
• It is usually used for the present and future.
• In the past it is used: had to + infinitive without “to”
• Examples:In england you have to pay taxes
Children have to go to school
LACK OF OBLIGATION
• Don't or doesn't have to
• Both are followed by an infinitive without “to”
• It means that it is not necessary to do
something, but if you want, you can do it.
• Examples:“You don't have to bring the food on
the trip, we will bring it”
“I don't need to pay now. “I can pay later.”
Necessity
• Need to is used both as an auxiliary and an
ordinary verb to express necessity
• Auxiliary form (need to)
• He needn’t smoke so much, it’s really bad for
his health.
• We really need to learn another language apart
from English.
• You needn’t wait at a red light.
GIVE ADVICE

• Should Used to give advice

• Negative form is shouldn't
• Examples:“You should study hard so you
can pass the exam.”
0“He should see a doctor.”“You shouldn't
smoke. It’s bad for your health.”
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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh
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